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Beware Of China Threat In North East

By ensuring Myanmar remains dependent on Chinese economic and military assistance, Beijing indirectly exerts pressure on India's North Eastern states, making New Delhi's regional security strategy......

5 killed, 143 injured as powerful quake hits Afghanistan

At least five people were killed and 143 others injured after a strong earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck several provinces across Afghanistan in the wee hours of Monday, according to the......

India Set for Colder Plains, Warmer Hills

The winters could be cooler in the plains due to the prevailing La Nina conditions though it does not have a direct relationship and also due to influence of the polar vortex. IMAGE: People warm......

'Zubeen Garg's Singapore Visit Was For Leisure'

'Zubeen Garg had come on his own free will.' Zubeen Garg had come to Singapore to relax and not just attend the North East India Festival, its chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta told PTI from the......

747 new leprosy cases in North Eastern states

The Centre has expressed concern at re-emergence of leprosy cases in certain pockets of the eighth North Eastern states which have reported 747 new cases. Except four districts of Assam which......

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states in setting up 350 biogas plants, expanding its telecom services, retail footprint, and clean......

ICC plans regional hub in north-east

A proposal for the creation of a regional hub in the north-east, which couldinclude Guwahati, Bangkok, Kathmandu as well as a destination from West Bengal was presented by the Indian Chamber of......

US tariff shock to hit Bengal's labour-intensive industries

The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India is set to deliver a major blow to West Bengal's export-driven economy, with the state's labour-intensive leather,......

2 crore more houses to be constructed under PM Awas Yojana

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the proposal of the Department of Rural Development for construction of two crore more houses under the......

Iran-Israel war: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US in June

India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil in June, importing more than the combined volumes from Middle Eastern suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq, amid market volatility triggered by......

Saikia re-elected as BCCI secretary: Landmark moment for Assam and North East India

IMAGE: This prestigious appointment stands as a moment of immense pride for Assam and the entire North Eastern region, reaffirming the growing representation of the region in the highest echelons......

North Eastern states set for Ranji Trophy; BCCI to bear all expenses

IMAGE: Vidarbha's players celebrate after winning the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy title. Photograph: BCCI The Board of Control for Cricket in India will bear the entire cost of the cash-strapped North......

Tea Before Lunch! Guwahati Test To Break Norm

The first session of the match will be between 9 and 11 am, followed by a 20-minute tea break. Lunch will be between 1.20 and 2 pm and the post tea session will be from 2 pm to 4 pm. IMAGE: The......

50 crore windfall for North Eastern states as BCCI approves funding

The Finance Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India decided to allocate a fund of Rs 50 crore for infrastructure development of the North Eastern states, informed Cricket Association......

PIX: A Glimpse At Women's ODI World Cup Venues!

The 13th edition of the ICC ODI Women’s Cricket World Cup will be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. The eight-team tournament will see each team play seven group-stage......